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A new era of QR codes on all types of packaging is coming soon. GS1 US the standards organization behind it and existing bar codes, says there will be many benefits for consumers. Such as? Senior VP of Customer Success Melanie Nuce Hilton chats wtih Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Music, day dreaming and the impact of songs. Princeton University Professor of Music Elizabeth Margulis, director of the Music Cognition Lab, is the author of a new book titled Transported- The Everyday Magic of Musical Daydreams. She says music can bring memories back to life in ways images, food or scents typically don’t..

“If you look at the kinds of memories people describe, music tends to elicit memories that are really sensorially rich, full of detail and immersiveness. So It tends to really bring you back to the specific sights, senses, you know whole experience that you had when you first experienced something.”

But why is that? What is special about music? Some of the science here is pretty spooky. More on that in my next report.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

What might a continuous multi-day wearable sensor to measure cortisol levels and more mean for your health? Stanford spinout Adaptyx Biosciences says it works and will be here soon. Co-founder and CEO Vijit Sabnis chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     Aliro is the name of a new standard for security and connectivity in smart locks, designed to simplify access for consumers.   The ULTRALOQ brand at XThings has announced a range of new smart locks that will take advantage of Aliro.   Senior Director of Product Raj Sundar tells us..

“So you do have a universal key that will now work like how we use our credit card today for payments.  So essentially your digital key would live in your wallet.  Whether it is an Apple Wallet, Google Wallet or Samsung and you would have at a minimum a tap to unlock experience that is   uniform.  And XThings is bringing this to market with Aliro certified products.”

With the standard ensuring safety and security along with ease of use.   Check out XThings.com.You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.

With impressive innovation and more affordable pricing, ZWO is opening up the world of deep space astrophotography to all. How good? We get a look at the Seestar S30 Pro and the images it is capable of from Brand Coordinator Sherry Lu and special guest, Princeton Professor, author and astrophotographer Bob Vanderbei. They join Fred Fishkin for a Techstination interview.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Ford has unveiled the new, first ever Bronco Filson edition…calling it the ultimate rugged premium 4X4 for the wild.   Filson is a century old Seattle based outdoor outfitter known for ruggedness and design.   Bronco brand manager Haley Skiko…

“We’re not only coming here to say, Bronco is so excited to enter a new path and bring a new edition to the family.  But we’re also excited to work with such and authentic and also American made company like Filson that goes back with so much history of wanting to give those that enjoy outdoor recreation and doing extreme outdoor activity, the gear to fear trusted and capable in.  And we do the same with the product that we offer.”

Check out Ford’s YouTube channel for a closer look at the premium Ford Bronco Filson edition featuring quilted leather cabin features and more.

You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.

Ford has taken the wraps off the 2027 Bronco Filson Edition. Ready for a look? Bronco Brand Manager Haley Skiko chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Gunnar Optiks has been among the pioneers in developing computer glasses designed to reduce headaches and strain. The company is celebrating 20 years in business and CEO Joe Croft while the Gunnar lenses reduce glare and filter light…the curved design is key to in keeping your eyes from drying out..

“It creates an ocular micro-climate around your eyes. We’ve been able to put sensors inside and outside that, the lens and show that relative humidity will grow fifty to sixty percent higher than without a curved optical system. The other thing is it keeps air currents, I’m sitting in an office, even slight air currents break up the tear film faster. So it protects your eye from those air currents.”

There are many designs including fun partnerships. Prescriptions are available too. Learn more at Gunnar.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Looking for a compact portable microphone that is versatile enough for mobile devices, tablets or PCs? Hisong has created the AirStudio S1, which we have found to be pretty impressive. The mic itself can be handheld or mounted…it cleverly slides open to store and charge earbuds…and store a USB C dongle as well. Spokesman Scott Robertson…

“This company was founded to solve that problem, answering the question, can we make mobile recording very, very easy for creators where they just open the device, they put in their earbuds and recording and singing and recording to a backing track and it’s a very easy situation.”

Use it wirelessly or wired. Pricing starts at about three hundred dollars at Hisong.io.

You can find us at Techstination.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.

A unifying app that brings together an array of smart digital health devices, from a body scale and blood pressure monitors to a WiFi Pill Dispenser. Mobi Technologies is innovating in digital health. How? CEO David Naghi chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the focus and the future.